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DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… cases in federal and state court. He was also an assistant district attorney in New York County and prosecuted an array … statewide. Sheingold is a 1994 graduate of Yale Law School. He will succeed current Counsel Nancy Groenwegen, who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerVillage of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… the Village paid eight employees a total of $149,964 in overtime that was not properly approved or supported by … did not provide any documentation he claimed to have in support of his overtime pay. The Building Inspector … had no documentation to support the hours that resulted in overtime, or the actual work performed. Six employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… of Richard L. Cook, III, 58, a resident of Atlanta, GA, for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued … Schneiderman's office and law enforcement in Georgia for partnering with us to protect the integrity of our public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing for stealing over $320000 in county funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1352
… Eligibility for the location pay earnings is based on the employee’s status, full/part-time indicator, grade, … location pay earn code and amount for which the employee appears to be eligible but is not currently … the agency is unable to enter the information because the system prevents them from doing so, a DTA/COR must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1352-new-control-d-report-npay799-location-pay-exceptions-reportOpinion 2000-22
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … For purposes of article 18, a "contract" includes any express or implied claim, account or demand against or … self-interest, partiality or economic impropriety (see, e.g., Zagoreos v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Town of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… fulfill his fiscal responsibilities because he failed to provide oversight of the Bookkeeper, who performs all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that … U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his embezzlement of … MELIN failed to report this income on his personal return for 2014 and falsely reported some of the embezzled funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… degree, a felony, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor. At the time of his plea, he paid back $12,865 in restitution and was placed on interim … interim felony probation. As part of his plea, Relyea paid back $20,000. He is due back in court for sentencing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… partners in the New York State Comptroller’s Office, will do our best to make sure crime doesn’t pay by holding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his community was a violation of the public’s … County District Attorney’s Office, for their hard work in putting an end to this dishonest act. Mr. Morabito … all to fill his pockets and satisfy greed. We will not tolerate the conduct of those who take advantage of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… of the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was 3.47 percent for the three-month period ending September 30, 2018, with an … focused on recent volatility that tempers our expectations for future returns. Fortunately, the state pension fund is … billion in assets (as of March 31, 2018) held in trust for the retirement security of the more than one million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… until we overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and see more federal stimulus bolstering the broader economy. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsOpinion 92-56
… Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][d][3][4]). Sections 27 and 116 do not, however, preclude a town from providing compensation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 97-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … 387 NYS2d 385), it has been our view that zoning changes do not result in a contract with a municipality for article … planning board approval of a proposed subdivision when one of the board members who voted for the subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… July 31, 2017. Background The Town of Frankfort is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec. 31, 2013 was 5.14 percent, … "The New York State Common Retirement Fund enjoyed a robust third quarter that saw continued strong performance … initiated quarterly performance reporting by the Fund as part of his on-going efforts to increase accountability and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, through March 12, 2013. … was from the Town. The Company’s expenses totaled $351,781 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … We identified payments made totaling approximately $8,500 for services and equipment that were never used. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… Findings We performed certain tests to ensure that 35 non-payroll disbursements totaling $66,400 were properly approved … $6,900 were never approved by the Board. We also tested 21 payroll disbursements totaling a gross amount of $13,600 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that William … Also assisting in the investigation are Supervising Auditor Edward J. Keegan, Associate Auditor Matthew Croghan, Supervising Analyst Paul Strocko of the Criminal Enforcement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council